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How Does UpWork Catch Circumvention?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 12:20 pm

UpWork is one of the most popular online platforms that connects freelancers with clients who need work done. There are many different ways to find work on UpWork, but one of the most common is through the search bar.

When you search for a job on UpWork, you’re not just seeing results from UpWork. You’re seeing results from all over the internet. That’s because UpWork has a system in place that allows clients to post their jobs on other websites, and then have those jobs appear in the search results on UpWork.

The way that this system works is that when a client posts a job on UpWork, they’re also required to post the same job on at least two other websites. These websites can be anything from job boards to classified ads websites.

Once the client has posted the job on these other websites, they’ll then come back to UpWork and submit the URL of the job listing to UpWork. UpWork will then go out and find these listings, and index them in their search results.

PRO TIP: If you are caught circumventing Upwork’s systems, your account may be subject to suspension or termination.

This system is designed to catch circumvention. Circumvention is when a client tries to bypass UpWork’s fees by posting their job on another website and then hiring a freelancer directly from that website.

UpWork charges a fee for every job that’s posted on their platform. This fee is typically 10% of the total project value.

So if a client were to post a job on UpWork for $100, they would be charged a $10 fee. However, if the client were to post the same job on another website and then hire a freelancer directly from that website, they would only be charged the freelancer’s fee (which is typically much lower than 10%).

By requiring clients to post their jobs on other websites, UpWork is able to catch circumvention and prevent it from happening.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.